Middle East

Sport

In pictures: Qatar World Cup opening ceremony and first match

Hosts Qatar took on Ecuador in the opening game of the 2022 tournament, after a lavish opening ceremony in Doha.

20/11/2022

Sport

Defeat for hosts Qatar as Ecuador triumphs in opening match

World Cup: Defeat for hosts Qatar as Ecuador triumphs in opening match

20/11/2022

Destinations

Abu Dhabi is coming to the Metaverse, here’s what to expect

The emirate is launching a VR version of its most famous entertainment district in 2023.

20/11/2022

Syria

Turkey attacks in northern Syria and Iraq after Istanbul bombing

Turkey has attacked Kurdish targets in northern Syria and Iraq in retaliation for Istanbul bombing that killed six people and injured more than 80.

20/11/2022

Egypt

COP27 climate summit closes with agreement to compensate poor countries

Poor countries which suffer droughts, floods and heatwaves, made worse by the carbon emissions of rich countries, to see some "climate justice".

20/11/2022

Qatar

World Cup: FIFA boss says fans 'will survive' without beer at games

Gianni Infantino said in countries like France, Scotland and Spain there were also stadium bans on alcohol sales.

19/11/2022

Egypt

COP27 summit tries to reach agreement in eleventh hour negotiations

UN climate talks into extra time as no consensus on key issues such as funds for loss and damage suffered by poorer countries hit by extreme weather.

19/11/2022

Turkey

Bulgaria charges five in connection with deadly Istanbul explosion

The prosecutor's office in Sophia said the five provided "logistical" support in carrying out the 13 November attack.

19/11/2022

Sport

FIFA boss accuses Europe of 'double standard' for criticising Qatar

The FIFA president said Europe should be apologising for its own failings "before we start giving moral lessons to people."

19/11/2022

Sport

Your guide to the 13 European teams competing at Qatar World Cup

Form, expectations and emerging talent: Your guide to the 13 European teams competing at the Qatar World Cup

18/11/2022

Egypt

COP27 climate talks given 24-hour extension to break deadlock

With climate change talks deadlocked on a reparation fund, negotiators have been given an extension into Saturday to settle their differences.

18/11/2022

Culture news

Alcohol banned at World Cup stadiums just two days before opening game

In a major U-turn, Qatari officials have confirmed the last-minute ban on alcoholic beer sales to fans.

18/11/2022

Green News

Everything we know so far about the COP27 deal emerging from Egypt

The draft cover decision has been released, but leaves many questions around loss and damage - plus a possible typo - unanswered.

18/11/2022

Saudi Arabia

'Jamal died again today': Anger at Saudi prince's Khashoggi 'immunity'

US intelligence services have previously said that the Saudi crown prince likely approved the journalist's killing.

18/11/2022

Sport

Host nation Qatar braces for World Cup fever ahead of opening night

Doha prepares for the first of 64 matches as the World Cup gets underway this Sunday in Qatar.

18/11/2022

Sport

FIFA showcases this year's World Cup trophy in Doha

Football fans in Doha caught a first glimpse of this year's World Cup winner's trophy.

17/11/2022

Green News

5 key things that happened on day eleven of COP27

With a draft deal published today, experts say that it looks like the climate talks could head into overtime.

17/11/2022

Football Now

Who could win the 2022 World Cup?

In partnership with Media City

With just three days to go until the Qatar World Cup kicks off, here are 5 contenders who could win the tournament.

17/11/2022

Partner content

Hindu Temple in Dubai: A symbol of India's partnership with the UAE

Partner content presented by Department of Tourism and Commerce Marketing Dubai

"The opening of this new temple in Dubai means so much to the Indian community", India's ambassador to the UAE tells Euronews.

17/11/2022

Green News

Women are leading climate talks on COP27's toughest topic

Nearly all of the key players in negotiations on loss and damage are women.

17/11/2022

Lifestyle

This perfume expert can recreate any fragrance with just one whiff

One whiff of a fragrance is all al-Masri needs to recreate the scents of luxury brands, for a fraction of the cost. "All I have is my shop, and this nose I've been training since I was 15," he says.

17/11/2022

Green News

What is and isn’t in the UN’s draft COP27 climate deal

Experts now say that talks are likely to go beyond the Friday deadline.

17/11/2022

Partner content

Saudi’s diverse cultural calendar is full of surprises

Partner content presented by Visit Saudi

From nomads and flower men to pop-rock bands and techno DJs, all walks of life are shaping the cultural scene in the Kingdom

17/11/2022

Green News

Here are 5 key things that happened on day ten of COP27

Brazil's Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva arrived to a warm welcome while world leaders reaffirmed 1.5C global warming goals.

16/11/2022

Qatar 365

Qatar's must-see locations, linking its past, present, and future

In partnership with Media City

In the midst of the first-ever World Cup to be hosted in the Middle East, Qatar is front and centre on the global stage. But there’s more to do here than just watch international football.

16/11/2022

Oman

Israeli-linked oil tanker hit by 'projectile' off coast of Oman

The ship's owner said there were no reports of any injuries or pollution, although the vessel suffered "some minor damage".

16/11/2022